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Camden

North Carolina · 599 residents · 1.579 sq mi
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Camden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has grown 17% since 2011. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $247,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
599
+17%vs 2011
vs 514 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
379 / sq mi
+17%vs 2011
vs 326 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+2%vs 2011
vs 40.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
4156067979881K201020202024Camden
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $48,788 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,372
+11%vs 2011
vs $24,667 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+22%vs 2011
vs 0.381 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information31.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services16.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration16.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $232,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.2%
−24.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.4% in 2011
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−15.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
−10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+1%vs 2011
vs 4.8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(514)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(497)
Black8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(23)
Asian1.3%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score30.8%(185)
Diversity Score
31
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+7%vs 2011
vs 19.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.6% in 2011
Female
47.8%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.2%
−6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camden, North Carolina?

Camden, North Carolina has about 599 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camden, North Carolina?

The typical household in Camden, North Carolina earns about $51,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camden, North Carolina expensive?

In Camden, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $247,400.

How educated are people in Camden, North Carolina?

About 1.8% of adults age 25 and over in Camden, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camden, North Carolina?

About 10.6% of people in Camden, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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